This minimum pitch is important if tiles are laid below the recommended minimum pitch there is an increased chance of water getting through which can damage the underlay and battens over a prolonged period.
Minimum pitch for interlocking roof tiles.
Interlocking tiles and slates where the roof slope exceeds 6 metres in length and or the site is rated to be in a severe exposure category.
Interlocking clay roof tiles.
Nominal weight of roof tile fittings.
Best roof tiles for low pitch roofs.
There is always a demand to add some finesse to the design of a roof which is what clay material adds in abundance.
Sandtoft s 20 20 tile is renowned not only for its handsome finish but because it comes in at a lower cost than a plain concrete tile.
Double lap fibre cement slates where the roof slope exceeds 6 metres in length severe very severe exposure and 9 metres in length sheltered moderate exposure.
Traditionally a minimum roof pitch of 20 was recommended in bs 5534 but modern tiles and slates have now been designed for applications as low as 15.
The interlocking technology used on the koramic 401 flemish pantile allows it to go a fraction lower at 22.
There are a number of reasons why boral roof tiles are the best to use on minimum pitch roofs.
It is uncommon to find a roof below 15 but for those very low pitch applications there are interlocking clay pantiles available suitable for use down to 12 5.